# Edinburgh vs Canggu

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Canggu

🌐
Fastest Internet
Edinburgh

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Best Vibe
🤝 Tie

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Safest City
🤝 Tie

🌿
Cleanest Air
Edinburgh

🚶
Most Walkable
Edinburgh

🏆 Overall Winner: Edinburgh

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[Edinburgh](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/edinburgh.md)

[United Kingdom](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom.md)

[Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md)

[Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$2200
$1150

1-Bed Center Rent
$1200
$650

Coworking Desk
$350
$160

Local Meal
$22
$5

Cappuccino
$4.5
$3.5

Gym Membership
$55
$40

Transport Budget
$80
$60

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
70 Mbps
25 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
8/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
75/100
75/100

Healthcare Quality
Good
Average

English Proficiency
Excellent
Average

Climate Type
Oceanic
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
May - Sep
Apr - Oct

## [Edinburgh](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/edinburgh.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Rich history and stunning architecture
* ✅ Vibrant cultural scene with world-famous festivals
* ✅ Walkable city with excellent public transport
* ✅ Friendly and welcoming locals
* ✅ Gateway to the Scottish Highlands
* ✅ Strong community of remote workers and creatives

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ High cost of living, especially rent
* ❌ Gloomy and rainy weather for much of the year
* ❌ Crowded with tourists during peak season
* ❌ Competitive housing market
* ❌ No specific digital nomad visa
* ❌ Short daylight hours in winter

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Standard Visitor (6 months)
* ▪ Youth Mobility Scheme (2 years)
* ▪ Skilled Worker Visa

## [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ World-class surf breaks right at your doorstep
* ✅ Thriving digital nomad community with daily meetups
* ✅ Affordable luxury villas with private pools
* ✅ Excellent coworking spaces with fast fiber internet
* ✅ Vibrant healthy food scene (acai bowls, smoothies, poke)
* ✅ Stunning sunsets over rice paddies and beach clubs

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Notorious traffic congestion on main roads during peak hours
* ❌ Frequent power cuts and occasional water shortages
* ❌ Limited public healthcare; serious cases require travel to Denpasar or abroad
* ❌ Rainy season (Nov-Mar) brings floods and muddy roads
* ❌ Scooter repairs and rentals can be overpriced due to tourism
* ❌ Petty theft and scams targeting distracted tourists

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Visa on Arrival (30 days)
* ▪ B211A Social/Cultural Visa (60-180 days)
* ▪ Remote Worker Visa (B211A with work endorsement)
* ▪ Second Home Visa (5-10 years)